What is the difference between spending time to add extra to this box than buying the ASUS i3 chromebox? I can do the HW add-on but wonder why.
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I don´t know about the Asus i3 Chromebox performance but I can tell you that this little machine let you choose the operating system (Windows, Linux, etc) and meanwhile It´s true that the chromeboxes can be good machines this product give you flexibility (and I Love that)
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The basic answer has to do with whether or not you are interested in hobbyist computing - building yourself. Sure, a Chromebax is easier out of the box, but you have no input on what went into it. Chromebox is likely to (and probably does) include cut-rate components to save cost. With the NUC you can add the highest quality memory and SSD you can afford, if you wish.
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The NUC needs Windows ($90) or Linux. It's a normal OS. ChromeOS works online - very limited when not.
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I have the Acer C7. I chose it over the Samsung for a few reasons: I saved $50 by purchasing the Acer and had read reviews that the Acer had a brighter, truer display. The Samsung will probably boot up a few seconds faster than the Acer because of Samsung's 16 GB SSD. The Acer has more horsepower processor wise. Another reason to consider the Acer is because you can add Ubuntu Linux. For me, purchasing a Chromebook was an experiment to see if 100% (or close to it) cloud computing was for me and this was the cheapest way to find out.
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Chrome OS is amazing but I heard it is free from Google. Then why the hell should I be paying $449 for a LCD screen and a Key board. It is damn expensive. I would pay around $110 for that piece and another $49 for Chrome OS. (As I will have to pay for Apps Separately). I know that the concept is different but apart from an Online source for your data, This product doesn't make any sense for $449 when you can get a new Win-7 laptop for $299.
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In the reviews for Asus Chromebox memory upgrade on May 8, 2014, Austinhorn wrote: Crucial 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL11 SODIMM 204-Pin 1.35V/1.5V Notebook Memory Modules CT2KIT51264BF160B (Personal Computers) Got these to upgrade the memory on my Chromebox from 2gb to 8gb. It worked great & it makes the browsing super fast now. Highly recommended & easy way to turn an underpowered Chromebox into a media powerhouse.
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It is very easy to upgrade ram. I just did it and did not even look at a guide.Note that there is only one SO_DIMM slot, so you cannot buy a 1 gb stick and add on. I swapped out the 1 gb stick mine came with, with onee of two 2 gb sticks on my thinkpad. better value all round.also, i just read online that asus changed their policy of treating ram upgrade as voiding warranty. not sure though.
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Not out of the box. You have to load a BIOS that has everything Windows needs (see http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/03/review-asus-brings-chrome-os-to-mini-pcs-in-a-low-power-inexpensive-package/) It's none trivial and not entirely stable. And given the specifications, this is a woefully underpowered machine to run Windows. Linux stripped down or Chrome OS? It flies (Mine has 6GB of RAM everything else is stock and I'm a power user. No lag, great performance. I use it as my primary system every day now).
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Amazon doesn't give you the option. It's a huge hassle to upgrade an all-in-one yourself unless you're getting something like the HP Z series (which starts at about $1000 more). You can search online and see videos on how to do it. You could try buying it from Acer and call them and see if they would upgrade it, it doesn't look like you can do it from their website.
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we are cheated !!! I think that!!!! Asus Chromebox M004U Deluxe has 4Gb(b mean bit not Byte) So, It's the same as Half of 1GB because 1Byte = 8 bit. Remember B represent Byte and b represent bit.
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I have a Samsung Chromebook. The Samsung has a better compliment of input/output ports, in that it includes USB 3, an SD card slot, and HDMI, but if you don't plan to use it with peripherals often, that won't really matter much. I prefer the Samsung's keyboard and trackpad to those on the HP, but that's a subjective thing. The speakers on the HP are under the keyboard, while on the Samsung they're on the bottom of the chassis. Neither is hi-fi, but the HP's might have the edge, I think. The Samsung reportedly has better battery life by about a half hour, but I myself can't confirm that. Either way, you get a good six hours, which is good for the price. The HP is described as being sturdier than the Samsung, and I'm not entirely sure I agree. The bottom of the chassis does feel more rigid, but its lid does not. The HP I tried out had a couple of noticeable gaps in the plastic surface around the palm rests. Nothing bad, especially considering the price, but not "MacBook quality" as I've seen some say. The power cord on the HP is oddly short, but if you use it on battery most of the time (which is the point of a laptop, isn't it?), it won't make much difference. Bottom line is that I prefer the Samsung by a small margin for myself, but if I were giving one as a gift might choose the HP for its looks. They're close in price, and in routine use they are more alike than they are different. You can afford to make your choice on a single feature you like or their appearance, and you won't go wrong either way.
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According to this review, (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/samsung-chromebox-series-3-review/), extended desktop will be a feature added later. "The OS also handles display mirroring and swapping, with spanning to be introduced in the future."
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Like the others, I'm not sure either. I posed that question to an Asus rep on a chat session and he said they were identical, including the bundled Office. I bought a C2 version to test for compatibility with some online content, then bought quite a few more for our college after the tablet passed the test. The others were the C1 version and they had Office too with the same warranty. Packaging and included accessories also appeared the same. As the others have pointed out, there seemed to be a price difference at the retail level, but what did the extra price pay for? In any case, so far they seem to be a great value - either version.
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Yeah, Amazon's got this info really messed up...I can't figure out what the difference is between this model and one $40 cheaper, as apparently they're both Atoms with 2GB and 64GB storage. The price difference would make sense if one of them had more storage (or SOMETHING), but I can't figure out what the difference is.
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I bought my Acer about three years ago. It is a decent-functioning unit for the price, but because it is cheap it has few extras. Adding more RAM is not one of the extras. Go to Acer.com and read up on this particular computer. but I'm pretty sure you'll find it's inexpensive because it's limited.
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It has WiFi built in as well as an ethernet port for direct internet connection. I have used both without any problems on my Chromebox.
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According to this review, (http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/samsung-chromebox-series-3-review/), extended desktop will be a feature added later."The OS also handles display mirroring and swapping, with spanning to be introduced in the future."
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Good website. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. I will probably go with the first one an get the software if needed. good advice. The new one looks pretty, gut I don't spend money if there isn't enough upgrade to justify the added espense.
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Hello, are these instructions different than adding the printer using a Gmail account? My daughter has a Chromebook from school that she takes home but will need to return it at the end of the school year and I prefer to have the printer associated with a Gmail account instead of an IP address.Thanks